Can I connect my iPhone 7 directly to my Mac computer via the charging cord to the USB on the Mac? I want to download without using the cloud.

The phone comes with a charging cord like my iPod. One end is the standard male USB and the other fits the iPod or iPhone 7. I load music into the iPod directly via the cord. I want to load numerous photos, purchased videos and music albums directly the same way. Will this work? What are the steps?